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Fédération Cynologique Internationale

United Kennel Club

Bohemian Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon

(Český Fousek)

Cesky Fousek

ORIGIN

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Czechoslovakia.

PATRONAGE

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Czechia.

PUBLISHED

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21.05.1963.

UTILISATION

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Pointing dog.

CLASSIFICATION

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Group 7

Pointing Dogs

Section 1.3

Continental Pointing Dogs, 'Griffon' type

With working trial

UKC

Gun Dog

TRANSLATION

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Mrs. C.Seidler.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY

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The Cesky Fousek was the most widely kept wirehaired Pointing dog in the region of the present day Czech and Slovakian Republics in the time before the first World War. This World War and its consequences were responsible for the Cesky Fousek nearly dying out in the twenties. The regeneration of the breed was implemented. The foundation for this regenaration was brought about by some of the original typical specimen from which the modern type of Cesky Fousek was evolved by planned breeding. At present its numbers are in second place for all hunting breeds used in the Czech and Slovakian Republics.

UKC

The Cesky Fousek (Bohemian Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon) was at one time the most widely kept pointing dog in the area of the modern day Czech and Slovakian Republics. During the First World War, the breed was nearly eradicated, but through carefully planned breedings it was brought back and today it is the second most popular of all hunting breeds in it’s original home territory.
The Cesky Fousek was recognized by the United Kennel Club January 1, 1996.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

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The Cesky Fousek is a medium sized, wirehaired, noble pointer, whose general appearance shows strength and endurance. It is a multipurpose dog with inherent qualities for field and water, as well as for work in woodland. In spite of his innate sharpness to vermine, he is easily trained and very devoted to his mater.

UKC

A medium sized, wire-haired pointer of noble appearance, the Cesky Fousek is a multi-purpose dog for field, water and woodland.

BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT

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Despite strong hunting instincts, the breed is easily trained and devoted to its master.

HEAD

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The lean, somewhat narrow and long head is set high on the neck. The muzzle is somewhat longer than the skull and the nasal bridge is moderately arched (Ram’s nose).

UKC

The head is lean, long and somewhat narrow.

CRANIAL REGION

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Skull

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In the upper part of the forehead and the cranial region moderately domed and slightly rounded, somewhat broader in dogs than in bitches. The superciliary arches clearly defined and pronounced so that they emphasize the impression of angularity of the head and form deeper eye sockets. The occiput is barely noticeable.

UKC

Moderately domed and slightly rounded, the skull is somewhat broader in males than in females. The head is angular, and the eye sockets are deep. The occiput is barely visible. The stop is moderate.

Stop

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Moderate, yet marked towards the forehead.

FACIAL REGION

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Nose

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Broad with open sensitive nostrils. The colour of the nose leather must always be dark brown.

UKC

Broad, with open nostrils, the nose is always dark brown in color.

Muzzle

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Narrows moderately from eyes to nose.

UKC

The muzzle is somewhat longer than the skull, and the nasal bridge is moderately arched. The muzzle narrows moderately in width from eyes to nose.

Lips

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Fairly strongly developed; form a flexible edge to the muzzle, with the upper lip forming a moderate overlap.

Jaws/Teeth

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Jaws strong, clearly defined and well muscled. Teeth strong, with scissor bite and full complement of teeth.

UKC

The Cesky Fousek has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite.

Eyes

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The almond shaped eyes show a kind expression and denote an astute nature. The eye should be deep set, dark amber to deep chestnut in colour. The eyelids fit close to the eye, which they enclose completely and are well developed; they are grey - black in colour.

UKC

Deep set, almond shaped eyes are dark amber to dark chestnut in color and give a kind expression. The eyelids are close fitting.

Ears

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UKC

Set on high and broad at the base, narrowing considerably towards the tips. The ends of the ears are moderately rounded, and the ears lie close to the cheeks.
NECK
Medium length, well muscled and moderately arched, the neck is set high on the withers and free of throatiness.

Leathers

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Set on high and broad, narrowing markedly towards the tips. The length of the leathers reaches to two thirds of the cheeks and the end of the leathers are moderately rounded. They must lie close to the head.

NECK

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Of medium length with well developed muscles, yet dry and set high at the withers. The crest of the neck is moderately arched.

BODY

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The chest is deep to the elbow, and the forechest is well developed. From the side, the sternum should clearly protrude. The rib cage is oval. The back is short and firm, and slopes toward the croup. The loin is short, relatively broad and moderately arched. The croup is moderately sloping. The belly is tucked up but not to the point of giving the dog a lean appearance.

Back

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The short firm back slopes from the well developed withers towards the croup.

Loin

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Short, relatively broad and moderately arched.

Croup

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Moderately sloping, sufficiently broad and suitably long.

Chest

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Together with the shoulder blade, seen from the front, the chest forms a lyre shape. The ribcage must be oval and its width in proportion to the overall build of the dog. The lower chest must reach at least to the elbow joint. The forechest should be well developed. Seen from the side, the sternum should protrude clearly. The ribcage is formed by well sprung ribs which are arranged in good proportion throughout its entire length.

Underline and belly

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Should be somewhat tucked up to facilitate free movement, yet it must not give the impression of leanness.

TAIL

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The sacral bone must be positioned so that the musculature does not influence the tail carriage which should be horizontal or only very slightly upwards. Set-on should form a continuation of the topline. It is medium strong and docked by 3/5 of its length.

UKC

Set on as a continuation of the topline, and carried horizontally or only slightly above. The tail is generally docked to 3/5 of its natural length.

LIMBS

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FOREQUARTERS

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The shoulder blade is well muscled and very sloping, forming a blunt angle of 110 degrees with the upper arm.

Shoulder

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The shoulder blade is distinguished by well developed muscles. The shoulder placement should be really sloping and form a blunt angle with the upper arm.

Elbow

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Must be firmly made and muscled.

FORELEGS

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The legs are straight, with dry, pronounced muscles. The pasterns are relatively short and slope only slightly.

Forearm

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Upright and straight with pronounced, dry muscles.

Pastern

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Should be relatively short, almost vertical and only moderately sloping towards the front.

FEET

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Compact and spoon shaped, with well arched toes and thick, coarse pads. There is noticeable webbing between the toes.

Forefeet

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Compact; they have the shape of a blunt spoon, with well arched, tight toes and strong nails of dark grey to black colour. The pads are thick and coarse and fully pigmented. There is a noticeable atrophied remnant of webbing between the toes.

Hind feet

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The same shape as the front feet. Dewclaws are removed.

HINDQUARTERS

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Pelvis: Must be sufficiently long.

UKC

The pelvis must be sufficiently long, and forms an angle of 110 degrees with the femur.

Thigh

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Broad, with well developed muscles.

HIND LEGS

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The upper thigh is broad, and there is good angulation at the stifle. The hock is lean and not too high, and the rear pastern is short and almost vertical.

Lower thigh

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Slopes backwards; must have correct angulation to enable flexible movement.

Hock joint

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Not too high set, lean, with a long only moderately protruding heel bone.

Rear pastern

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Almost vertical, short and adequately strong.

GAIT / MOVEMENT

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Movement should be completely regular at walk and trot with the backline showing barely any deflection and the footprints virtually covering each other at the trot.

UKC

Movement at the walk and trot should be completely regular, with the back carried firmly, and the footprints virtually covering each other at the trot.

COAT

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HAIR

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FCI

Coat on head: On lower jaw as well as on lips, the hair is longer and softer, forming the beard, typical on this breed. The hair on the eyebrows points obliquely and noticeably upwards. The forehead, cranial region and cheeks are covered by short coarse hair. Leathers are covered by short, softer, smooth hair.
The coat consists of three types of hair
Undercoat Soft and dense, 1,5 cm long. Prevents dampness penetrating to the skin and is almost completely shed in the summer.
Topcoat 3 to 4 cm long, suitably harsh and coarse. Close fitting.
Guard hair 5 to 7 cm long, specially harsh and straight. Particularly noticeable on forechest, topline, flanks and shoulders.
On the front part of the front and hind legs, the coat is shorter and coarse; it is longer on their rear side, forming feathering. The tail must not have a brush on the underside.

UKC

The undercoat is short, soft and dense. The topcoat is harsh, coarse and close fitting, one to one and a half inches long. There is additional longer guard hair that is harsh and straight, particularly noticeable on the forechest, shoulders, flanks and topline. On the front of the legs, the coat is shorter; on the backs of the legs, it forms feathering. There is no brush on the tail. On the head, the hair is longer and softer on the lips and the chin, forming a typical beard. The hair over the eyes forms eyebrows that point upwards. The forehead, skull and cheeks are covered with short hair. The ear leathers are covered with short, smooth, softer hair.

COLOUR

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Permitted colours are

Dark roan with or without brown patches.

Brown with ticked markings on forechest and lower part of the limbs.

Brown without any markings.

UKC

Acceptable colors are: dark roan, with or without brown patches; brown with ticked markings on the forechest and lower legs; brown without any markings.

SIZE

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Height at the withers for males is 23.5 inches to 26 inches. For females, it is 23 to 24.5 inches. Weight for males ranges from 62 to 80 pounds; for females, it ranges from 48 to 62 pounds.

Height at withers

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Dogs 60 to 66 cm.
Bitches 58 to 62 cm.

Weight

FAULTS

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Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.